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Snails
The Assassin Snail (Clea helena)
Assassin snail. Assassin snails (Clea helena) are a type of freshwater snail that is highly sought after by aquarium hobbyists because of their ability to prey on pest snails in aquariums. They are relatively easy to care for and can thrive in various aquarium setups....
The Apple Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)
Apple snail. Apple snails (Pomacea bridgesii) are among the most popular freshwater aquarium species renowned for their size, striking coloration, and unique behaviors. Apart from their unique appearance and behavior, Apple snails are popular among aquarium hobbyists...
The Ramshorn Snail (Planorbarius corneus)
The Ramshorn snails (Planorbarius corneus) are a type of freshwater snail that belong to the Planorbidae family. Initially, these snails were seen as pests. However, in the last few years, they have become popular aquarium pets because of their adaptability and...
Betta Fish
The Orange Betta Fish: Varieties, Breeding and Care
Orange plakat betta fish. The orange betta fish is one of the rarest and most difficult colors to breed in Betta splendens. The main reason why it is so hard to breed orange betta fish is simply that they tend not to breed true. This means that even if the parents are...
Betta albimarginata: The Sebuku Whiteseam Fighter Fish
The Betta albimargina is a beautiful fish that you will fall in love with. It is a wild-type betta native to Indonesia. Its name refers to the white coloration on the bordering of their fins; albi for white, and margo for margin. The species is also known as the...
Betta Imbellis Care Guide – Peaceful Betta or Crescent Betta
Betta imbellis breeding pair. The Betta imbellis, also is known as the Peaceful Betta, is native to Southeast Asia and is one of the most popular wild-type betta fish in the fishkeeping hobby. The name imbellis is Latin for “peaceful.” The imbellis is also...
The Most Expensive Bettas in the World
Image by Worachai Kachen, who bred this betta and sold it for over $1500 USD. Betta’s are the most popular fish in the world, most admired for its colors and shapes. In most pet stores, a betta fish can go anywhere between 5 to $30. The keenest of fishkeepers...
Best Betta Fish Heater: Safe & Reliable Heaters for Betta Tanks
Find the right betta fish tank heater for your setup Welcome to my guide to the best betta fish tank heaters. In this guide, you will find information on what constitutes an adequate heater for your betta tank. We warn against products that are specifically branded as...
Dropsy in Bettas: How to Diagnose, Treat and Prevent Dropsy for Betta Fish
Dropsy is a relatively uncommon disease in bettas when compared to constipation and fin rot. Mainly due to their hardy nature and will to survive, bettas generally do not succumb to diseases easily.That said, there are some occasions when serious diseases such as...
Betta Fish Care: Habitat, Breeding, Lifespan & Compatibility
The betta splenden, more commonly referred to as the Fighting Fish, is a species of fish that has been a popular choice for a pet fish for decades. Their hardiness, ease of care, and vibrant colors are just some of the reasons why many keepers choose to keept them....
Betta Hendra
The Betta Hendra is a wild-type betta fish native to Borneo. The species was named after Hendra Tommy, who made the discovery of the species. The hendra belongs to the betta genus under the order of perciformes. In 2013, a study by Schindler and Linke revealed...
Betta Fish Lifespan: How Long do Betta Live?
Bettas or the Siamese fighting fish are perhaps one of the most misunderstood fishes available in the freshwater hobby. It exhibits colors that are unknown in the freshwater world. In fact, some of them have colors brilliant enough to put many of their saltwater...
Betta Fish Fin Rot: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
In our last article, we discussed at length about the causes and treatments of constipation in bettas. Today we’ll discuss another common yet dangerous disease in bettas which are fin rot. I’m sure most of us have experienced neglecting our fish from time to time only...